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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,201.61, 327,341.91 and 129,773.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,201.61, 327,341.91 and 129,773.43 is: 179,089.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,201.61 : 327,341.91 = 129,773.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,201.61/327,341.91 = 129,773.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,201.61x = 327,341.91 × 129,773.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,201.61x = 42,480,282,937.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,480,282,937.37/237,201.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,089.36

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